IN CLASSROOM: Working in Early America

Description

Grades 5–8 Using intriguing objects and tools from our demonstration collections, students learn about how skilled craftspeople- a potter, a tinsmith, and a tailor- provided basic goods for everyday needs in early America.

Offered At

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Winterthur is a museum, garden, library, and state-of-the-art conservation center with more than 90,000 objects, books, manuscripts, ephemera, and photographs that tell the diverse stories of four centuries of American history. The historic estate sheds light on life in the early 20th century, while the world renowned 60-acre naturalistic garden and 1,000 acres of natural lands showcase flowers, gardens, rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests. The conservation lab leads the way in the scientific treatment of cultural heritage. In short, Winterthur is a hive of scholarship on a wide range of engaging topics.

Whether your interest is art, science, design, nature, fine art, or social studies, Winterthur offers meaningful learning experiences for students of all ages and abilities.

Details

Subjects

History, Colonial Times, 18th Century, Social Studies, Economics

Capacity

25 students

Duration

60 min.

Activity

School Based Program

Grades

5, 6, 7, 8

Price Options

$0.00 per Person for School Group